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Wedding Paella Catering in Gay Street
Planning wedding paella catering in Gay Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Book wedding paella catering in Gay Street
Where we can cook in Gay Street
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gay Street
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
How our wedding paella catering works in Gay Street
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and blessings and vow renewals, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Gay Street frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
For event organisers in Gay Street
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Gay Street, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in Gay Street?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
Put the station on your invitation: Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Questions from Gay Street
Do you come out to small places like Gay Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Gay Street for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Places near Gay Street
Other catering in Gay Street
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Gay Street hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Gay Street
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Gay Street weddings: local tips
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your wedding in Gay Street will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Gay Street is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Gay Street to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Historic houses near Gay Street include Old Place Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.2 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The Mens nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Gay Street for wedding paella catering include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
The countryside around Gay Street includes The Mens.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff